Waqf Amendment Bill Passed: Why Muslims Are Concerned
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, passed in Parliament on April 4, has raised significant concerns among Indian Muslims regarding its potential implications on religious autonomy and minority rights. Despite assurances from the government that the amendments aim to improve governance and transparency, critics argue that the changes could undermine the independence of Waqf institutions and jeopardise the management of historical Islamic endowments.
Supreme Court Halts Tree Felling in Telangana
Days after protesting students of University of Hyderabad were lathi-charged, the Supreme Court on April 3 ordered the State of Telangana to halt all developmental activities in the Kancha Gachibowli area of Hyderabad, citing large-scale felling of trees and environmental concerns.
What’s Behind the BJP’s Interest in Sufism?
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has recently intensified its outreach to Sufi Muslims, following engagements with the economically and socially marginalised Pasmanda Muslims. The effort seemingly aims to counter the influence of other Islamic sects and to solidify political support within some Muslim communities. But one might ask why it hasn’t embraced a very similar spiritual tradition known as Bhakti.